Major League Pickleball is hands down the most exciting pro pickleball experience for fans! With the 2025 season just one day away, we had no other than Samin Odhwani on the podcast to give us all of the ins and out of the business. Samin has recently traded his position as GM of the Brooklyn Aces to become the Chief Strategy Officer of UPA and newest Commissioner of MLP. UPA, consisting of PPA and MLP, is aiming to turn doers into viewers to continue the growth of the sport. The three focus areas of UPA are: paving a pathway to go pro, turning players into fans/wanting to watch, and juniors. As a young company in a young sport, Samin breaks down what to expect this MLP season, as they continue to grow and legitimize the league. Expect to see changes in scoring and roster size, as well an improved fan experience. Everyone loves competition and supporting their hometown teams, and that’s what MLP is all about! Only one trophy rewarded at the end of the season makes this the hardest trophy to win in all of pickleball. Who do you think will take home the Championshop this year? Talk Pickle To Me 👅

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